2.3 AMP MULTI-TOOL 241-0963 Owner’s Manual PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Rating: 120 V, 60 Hz AC Amperes: 2.3 A Variable speed: 11,000–20,000 OPM (no load) Weight: 3 lb 0 oz (1.35 kg) Need Assistance? Call us on our toll free customer support line: 1-866-349-8665 ...
GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS WARNING: Before using this tool or any of its accessories, read this manual and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions. The important precautions, safeguards and instructions appearing in this manual are not meant to cover all possible situations. It must be understood that common sense and caution are factors which cannot be built into the product.
GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS WEAR A DUST MASK THAT IS DESIGNED TO BE USED WHEN OPERATING A POWER TOOL IN A DUSTY ENVIRONMENT. WARNING: Dust that is created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities may contain chemicals that are known to cause cancer, birth defects, or other genetic abnormalities.
POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNING: Read all safety warnings Do not abuse the cord. Never use the and instructions. Failure to follow the cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep cord away from warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
POWER TOOL SAFETY PERSONAL SAFETY – cont’d Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons Remove any adjusting key or wrench unfamiliar with the power tool or these before turning the power tool on. A instructions to operate the power tool.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES WARNING: Secure workpiece. Use clamps or a vice to Know your multi-tool. hold the workpiece. It is safer than using Do not plug the tool into the power your hand and it frees both hands to source until you have read and operate the tool.
SYMBOLS WARNING: Some of the following symbols may appear on the multi- tool. Study these symbols and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow for more efficient and safer operation of this tool. Direct current Volts Amperes No load speed Alternating or direct Hertz...
KNOW YOUR MULTI-TOOL ON/OFF switch Speed control dial Air vents LED worklight Hex key holder Accessory holder ACCESSORIES AVAILABLE ACCESSORIES Before using any accessory, carefully read the instructions or the owner’s manual for WARNING: Use only accessories the accessory. that are recommended for this multi- Saw blades ...
CONTENTS CONTENTS Carefully unpack the multi-tool. Compare the contents against the "MULTI-TOOL COMPONENTS" chart below. NOTE: See illustration of the multi-tool on Page 11. WARNING: To avoid fire or toxic reaction, never use gasoline, naphtha, acetone, lacquer thinner or similar highly volatile solvents to clean the tool.
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING INSTALLING ACCESSORIES All accessories are installed on the multi- tool in a similar manner. For the purposes of describing the accessory installation, the half circle blade is used. DANGER: Always remove the plug from the power source before installing or removing accessories or sandpaper.
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING INSTALLING ACCESSORIES – cont’d NOTES: Check to make sure the convex curve of the washer (9) is facing the head of the screw and the slots in the edge of the washer fit over the alignment pins in the accessory holder.
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING ON/OFF SWITCH To turn the tool ON, slide the ON/OFF switch (1) toward the front of the tool (Fig. 5). To turn the tool OFF, slide the ON/OFF switch toward the rear of the tool. LED WORKLIGHT This tool is equipped with an LED worklight Fig.
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ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING Project Accessory Speed Drywall Half circle Maximum blade Restoring Half circle Medium windows blade Door jamb Wood blade Maximum Door casing Wood blade Med / max Wood Wood blade Maximum dowels Floor vent Wood blade Med / max PVC pipe Wood blade Medium...
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING FLUSH CUTTING A DOOR JAMB AND CASING FOR INSTALLING FLOORING The multi-tool can be used to flush cut a door jamb and casing to allow space for the new flooring to fit neatly under the door jamb and casing. For the purpose of demonstrating the procedure, floor tile is being used.
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING FLUSH CUTTING A DOOR JAMB AND CASING FOR INSTALLING FLOORING – cont’d Continue to make several plunge cuts until the bottom of the door jamb and casing are completely cut off and the loose pieces (4) can be easily removed.
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING CUTTING A HOLE IN WOOD FLOORING TO INSTALL A HEATING VENT – cont’d While holding the tool tightly, slowly plunge the corner of the blade into the flooring until it cuts through the flooring. Once the plunge cut is complete, set the tool to its highest speed and complete the cut to the corner of the rectangle.
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ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING CUTTING A HOLE IN DRYWALL FOR INSTALLING AN ELECTRICAL OUTLET BOX – cont’d NOTE: The blade should be centered on the tool housing and NOT installed in the 90° position. Place the outlet box on the drywall and use a soft lead pencil to trace the required rectangular hole (1) on the drywall (Fig.
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING CUTTING A HOLE IN DRYWALL FOR INSTALLING AN ELECTRICAL OUTLET BOX – cont’d NOTE: Do NOT use the saw blade to pry the cut-out from the drywall. You will break the blade. If the cut-out is not easy to pry from the drywall, check to make sure each line is cut completely into the corner of the rectangle.
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING USING THE SCRAPER BLADE Install the scraper blade on the multi- tool as outlined in Fig. 2 on Pages 12 & 13. Set the speed control wheel to #4 and turn the switch ON as outlined in Fig.
MAINTENANCE GENERAL WARNING: When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. The use of any other part may create a hazard or cause product damage. DO NOT use solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use.
MAINTENANCE REPLACING THE CARBON MOTOR BRUSHES The carbon motor brushes will wear down and require replacing. The time intervals between replacements will vary depending upon the torques being achieved and the hours of use. It is recommended that the brushes be checked after each 10 hours of use.
PARTS LIST WARNING: When servicing, use only original equipment replacement parts. The use of any other parts may create a safety hazard or cause damage to the multi-tool. Any attempt to repair or replace electrical parts on this multi-tool may create a safety hazard unless repairs are performed by a qualified technician.
PARTS LIST Key # Part # Part Name Quantity 3120110054 Switch lever 3011210007 Motor housing 1230010109 Carbon brush assembly 1230030010 Brush holder 3150140027 Brush holder cap 1061150016 Switch 3150160005 Switch support 1130010166 3160020024 Handle cover 4030010107 Screw ST3.9*19 1010210007 Rotor 4010010034 Ball bearing 607-2Z 1020210007...
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